I made my very first quilt over 30 years ago for a friend's first baby. It had embroidered blocks and then the alternating blocks were in green and white gingham. It was between baby and lap size.
I didn't quilt anymore until just about 5 years ago (was busy raising a family and working), although I did continue to sew for all of us and our home. This time I made a large wall quilt by transferring about 15-20 photos for my niece depicting her life from birth to age 9. See below.
After that, I made my first 'real' quilt. It was my first BOM, the sampler quilt below. I made it for my Sister.
I learn something new with each project. Right now I'm working on a queen sized wedding quilt for my oldest son and new bride.
"Family, Friends & Fun" (birth to age 9)
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"Sisterhood"
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